Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits
CPSC Recall #24-208 — April 25, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 24-208 |
| Recall Date | April 25, 2024 |
| Remedy Type | Replace, Repair |
| Units Affected | About 29,560 (In addition, about 4,690 were sold in Canada) |
| Importer | Oregon Tool Inc., of Portland, Oregon |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Lowe’s |
| Tractor Supply Company |
| and other stores nationwide and online from July 2020 through December 2023 for between $1 |
| 500 and $2 |
| 745. |
Product
Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits
Description
This recall involves Oregon, PowerPro, Country Tuff, and Speeco branded log splitters and cylinder kits with the model numbers, brand names and sizes listed below. Brand names are located on the side of the log splitters and model numbers are on the log splitters.Model NumberBrand / DescriptionCT25TKO-1 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log SplitterCT25TKO-2 Country Tuff 25 Ton Log SplitterCT35TKO-1 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log SplitterCT35TKO-2 Country Tuff 35 Ton Log SplitterOR25TBS-1 OREGON 25 Ton Log SplitterOR30TBS-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log SplitterOR30TKO-1 OREGON 30 Ton Log SplitterOR30TKO-2 OREGON 30 Ton Log SplitterOR35TBS-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterOR35THO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterOR35TKO-1 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterOR35TKO-2 OREGON 35 Ton Log SplitterPP25TH0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log SplitterPP25TK0-1 PowerPro 25 Ton Log SplitterPP30TKO-1 PowerPro 30 Ton Log SplitterPP35THO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log SplitterPP35TKO-1 PowerPro 35 Ton Log SplitterSP25TKO-1 SpeeCo 25 Ton Log SplitterSP30TKO-1 SpeeCo 30 Ton Log SplitterSP35TKO-1 SpeeCo 35 Ton Log Splitter Cylinder Kit NumberBrand / Description622545ASY, 5 IN CYLINDER KIT WITH DECALS622522ASY, 4.5 IN CYLINDER WITH DECALS, DI622906ASY, 4 IN CYLINDER KIT W/ DECALS
Hazard
The recalled log splitter’s hydraulic cylinder rod can separate from the piston, preventing the wedge from retracting. Reengaging the rod to the piston can cause the rod and wedge to move unexpectedly, posing injury hazards.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received seven reports of forward movement of the rod and attached splitting wedge at an unexpected increased speed. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
If consumers experience the wedge failing to retract, the consumer should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Oregon Tool or their dealer to schedule a time for Oregon Tool or the dealer to install a free replacement cylinder. Consumers should not attempt to fix the recalled product themselves. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer by visiting www.oregonproducts.com/en/dealer-locator and searching by location for an Outdoor Power Equipment dealer.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace, Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.